DCD998W1
20V MAX* XR® 1/2 in. Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver with POWER DETECT™ Kit

Product Overview

Take on tough applications with the 20V MAX* XR® 1/2 in. Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill/Driver with POWER DETECT™. Featuring advanced POWER DETECT™ tool technology, this tool is designed to help maximize tool performance when used with high-capacity XR batteries† . When Using the 20V MAX* 8Ah battery, this Hammer Drill will output up to 29% more power vs. DCD996 Hammer Drill (with a DCB205 battery.)

Additional Features

  • Heavy-duty 1/2 in. ratcheting nitro-carburized metal chuck with carbide inserts for superior bit gripping strength

Applications

  • Drilling holes into metal
  • Drilling holes into wood
  • Rough-in work for plumbing/electrical

Includes

  • (1) Charger
  • (1) Belt Clip
  • (1) Side Handle
  • (1) DCB208 20V MAX* Li-ion 8.0Ah Battery
  • (1) Kit Bag
  • (1) 20V MAX* XR® Brushless 1/2 in Hammer Drill/Driver with POWER DETECT™

Specifications

Amps
8 Amp
Battery Capacity
8 Ah
Battery Chemistry
Lithium Ion
Battery Included
Yes
Battery Type
Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage
20 V
Beats per Minute
38250
Chuck size
13 mm
Chuck size
1/2 in
Chuck Type
Keyless
Clutch Positions
11
Color
Black, Yellow
Impact Rate per Min.
2000
Is it a Set
Yes
Led light
Yes
No Load Speed (RPM)
0-450/0-1,300/0-2,000
Nominal Maximum RPM
2000
Number of Speed Settings
3
Power
300 W
Power Output
1072 W
Power Source
Cordless
Product Height
8-13/64 in
Product Length
8 in
Product Weight
10 lbs
Product Width
3 in
Reverse
Yes
Tool Length
8 in
Variable Speed
Yes

Support

Warranty

  • 3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed

We’re confident of the quality of our products, and we’ll repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship within the specified warranty.

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Service

We take extensive measures to ensure all our products are made to the very highest standards and meet all relevant industry regulations.

Support Manual

Disclaimer(s)

  • * Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
  • ** The DEWALT DCD998 with a DCB208 20V MAX* 8.0Ah Battery has up to 29% more power vs. the DEWALT DCD996 with a DCB205 20V MAX* 5.0Ah Battery
  • † Versus 5.0Ah Batteries or Less